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Posted by catdog (Member # 26365) on :

I recently learned about Kombucha.

Is it safe to drink while on abx?

Should I still take probiotics twice a day as usual?

Posted by Rene (Member # 4870) on :

My LLMD said it was safe to drink with abx. I took my regular probiotics as usual. Some lymies have issues with fermented foods and if that is your case, wouldn't recommend.

Posted by catdog (Member # 26365) on :

nope, no issues with fermented foods just dairy. have you tried it? did you benefit from it?

Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :

The problem is, it's been taken off the shelves and won't be distributed until it is determined how much alcohol it has in it. It's labeled as 0.5% .... but might have 0.7%, or even 1%, so still negligible.

Many make it at home. I drink it regularly.

Still take your probiotics.

Posted by Rene (Member # 4870) on :

I actually felt worse while taking it. I believe it is like anything re: lyme. What works for some doesn't work for others.

Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :

I had to start slowly. It's detoxifying of the liver. I wasn't even sick when I started drinking it, but I was still so toxic from treatment that it would make me tired.

I started with small amounts at night. Now I can drink as much as I want with no problems.

But you're right, what's good for one isn't necessarily good for another.

Posted by catdog (Member # 26365) on :

my friend makes it at home for her autistic son and says that it really helps with his digestion. she suggested i try it for the probiotic benefits.

i didn't even realize they used to sell it in stores. that would have been more convenient! she sent me a video link on how to make it so i would make it at home.

she also suggested that i start with 1/2 oz - 1 oz per day at first and gradually increase it.

how much did you guys start with?

rene, i know what you mean about being different for everyone! i'll just have to try it out and see if it works for me [Smile]

Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :

I probably started out with about 4 oz., but it would make me tired.

Posted by catdog (Member # 26365) on :

six, that would be great for my insomnia!

[sleepy]

Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :

Yeah, really!